No doubt, you have heard any or all of the above,
and probably already had your responses all lined up, but the last statement
might stop you in your tracks. FACT: we
as Howard alumni do not support Alma Mater the way we should and certainly not
better than any other alumni group.This
is my point, since we, as Howard alumni, do talk about the fact that we are
better than any other alumni group out there.Here’s another FACT: our alumni giving rate is only around 10%.

So who’s more foolish?Us, for believing we are better? Or Congress,
for supporting Howard when we don’t...? Did I touch a nerve? I hope so, and,
that is my other point.This is not
about shaming us for our past but encouraging us, from this point onward, to do
better than what the best alumni groups are doing because we are better than the best alumni groups anywhere. So we say, now
we must prove.

If we, as Bison, are not willing to step up for our
own University, whom are we fooling?

Howard Trustee, Renee Higginbotham-Brooks, said it
best during the 146th Charter Day Convocation: “we as alumni, must
own the responsibility of Howard University.” The Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus, Frank
Savage, echoed that sentiment with his own words: “The world needs Howard at
its best.”

That is my charge, and as President of the Howard
University Alumni Association, I therefore charge you to take this opportunity
to enroll with HUAA, donate to the University, and let’s show the world that
Howard Bison are no fools.The Time Is
Now.

HBCU College Fair in Denver

Jabari Smith, second from left, representing for HUAA and Howard University at
the HBCU College Fair at Denver East High School on March 16th, 2013.

Greater Memphis Club host Potluck & Mixer for ASB Kickoff

On March 10, 2013, HUAC of Greater Memphis hosted a Potluck & Mixer to
kick off HU Alternative Spring Break (ASB) in Memphis for it's inaugural
year! Pictured above is HUAC GM Secretary, Fatina Caldwell, middle,
with Howard students enjoying the potluck. Over 50 students were greeted by
HUAC GM members at Lipscomb and Pitts conference center for a Bison
welcome to the Bluff City. Congratulations to Memphis native and Howard
sophomore Ayanna McFarland and HUAC GM Vice President, Jan L. Mitchell
for their hard work adding Memphis to the HU ASB sites! We're excited
about next year!

Region 1 To Host Sip 'N Save Fundraiser

Region
I HUAA has been approached to collaborate with three other HBCU's for a
team to walk in the New York AIDS Walk in May 2013. We will implement
this as a Region I, Bison in Action initiative. The region and
individual clubs were asked to implement at least one Bison in Action
activity. These are Public Service and Advocacy activities (From
awareness to action). The walk falls in line with this.

Come
to Sip N Save on April 18, 2013 from 6-9 p.m.!! Please join us in this Region I
~Bison in Action~ Initiative as we collaborate with other HBCU's to
raise AIDS awareness. Please share this with other Howard University
Alumni. Here is the RSVP link. http://sipandsave.eventbrite.com/

Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta Welcomed ASB Students to the A-T-L

The Atlanta Club hosted a dinner for the
Alternative Spring Break students their first night in Atlanta.The
students seemed to appreciate words of advice from alumni Carlton
Lockard and Shawntel Hebert (pictured). Many thanks to alum Erica Lewis for organizing this wonderful evening.

We were thrilled to have the Baby
Bison join us at our Charter Day Awards Dinner later in the week. They
"stole the show"! After a busy week in Atlanta, the chance to bust a
move on the dance floor is just what they needed.

We deeply thank these
extraordinary students for their service to the Atlanta community! We
look forward to welcoming the 2014 ASB students to Atlanta!

Howard University Alumni Club of New Jersey Presents:

Meet Frank Savage!

Howard University's

2013 Charter Day keynote speaker.

Book signing & QA session.

Read the book & come ready to engage in enlightening conversation on

Saturday, April 6, 2013.

An HBCU alumni reception will immediately follow. Admittance only for those that RSVP by April 1 at info@njbison.org.

HUAC-PGC Family Movie Day

Saturday, April 13th

"42" (the Jackie Robinson story)

starring Howard alum, Chadwick Boseman

Regal Bowie Stadium 14

15200 Major Landsdale Blvd.

Bowie, MD 20716

For more information e-mail hupgbison@gmail.com.

Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Los Angles Club Tackles 5K Run Fundraiser

Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George's County Sharing in Bison Love

Members
of the Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George's County gathered
for a pre-Valentine's dinner at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville,
Maryland on Wednesday, February 13th, to mix, mingle, and renew
memberships as well as celebrate the best kind of love around--Bison
love!

HUAC-PGC Assists Office of Admissions

Members
of the Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George's County assisted
the Office of Admissions on Saturday, March 23rd, with sorting and
filing student applications. Earlier in March, HUAC-PGC Special Events
chair, Deborah Walker, organized a luncheon for the Office of
Admission's staff as well in appreciation for all of their hard work
throughout the year.

Howard University Alumni Club of Houston Reads Across America

On March 21st The Howard University Alumni Club of Metro Houston collected over fifty children's
books of all levels to donate to the Nehemiah Center, a safe haven in
which children are motivated, inspired and equipped to realize their
God-given potential. Members read with the children during
their after-school program as well as helped them with their homework.
It was a great and rewarding event and we plan on returning frequently.

Baltimore Alum Hosts Dinner For 50 ASB Students from Howard

On March 11, the Howard University Alumni Club of
Baltimore hosted dinner at New Psalmist Baptist Church for 50
Alternative Spring Break students from Howard. The students were in
Baltimore for the first time for ASB 2013 where they addressed gang
violence in the city.

HU Symphonic Band Comes to Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church presents the Howard University Symphonic Band and St. John's University "Voices of Victory" will perform at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $20; children, High School and College students with valid ID are free.

Tickets are still on sale for HUAC
Baltimore's Day at the Races. As HUAC Baltimore's signature event, we
look forward to dining and socializing with friends and family as we
raise funds for our Mamie Carroll Woodford Scholarship Fund. Last year
we raised over $1,200 for the scholarship fund and we know we will
surpass that this year with your support!

THE ART OF INTERPRETATION

THE ART OF INTERPRETATION - ART EXHIBIT

CARNEGIE LIBRARY801 K STREET NWWASHINGTON DC 20001

MAY 15TH, 2013 6:00PM – 9:30PM

A
one-night art exhibit and fundraiser inspired by the work of Howard
University artists. A portion of the proceeds from ticket and art sales
will go to benefit the HUAC-GWDC student scholarship and club programs.

Black Male Initiative - College Readiness Series

The Howard
University Alumni Club of Greater Hartford in partnership with the GHMYLP, hosted a seven session College
Readiness series for their Black Male Initiative(BMI) The Seven workshops were: College
is for YOU if you want it - Overview; Calling
Cards: A Good Resume Opens Doors; PSAT/SAT/ACT
tips, Study Schedule for Success and Charting Your Course; Get
Paid to Learn: Scholarships
Searching & Requirements, Work-Study, Letters of Recommendation; The
Real Cost of College: Fees,
Food and Borrowing to Pay for College - Taking the Fear out of FAFSA; College
Credit: Get SMART!; and Career
Readiness: What Color is Your Parachute?
for Teens. Alum Nyema Pinkney, HUACGH BMI Chair
poses with a BMI participant and a BMI volunteer/parent.

HUAC of Greater Hartford Reads Across America

The Howard
University Club of Greater Hartford implemented its annual Read Across America(RAA) campaign. The
club’s event chairs Glen and Elka Spencer developed
Raising
Readers to Become Leaders Barnes and Noble Bookfair, a six day on-line book donation opportunity for alum to support
the RAA campaign. For the second year, books were donated to Metacomet Elementary School Library and the school hosted a Read Across America day.The event chairs worked with the Metacomet school's principal to develop a wishlist of books. The Metacomet
School Choir is
pictured at the in-store kick off event at the Manchester, CT Barnes and
Noble Bookstore, where the event netted books and raised funds that
were directed to the school's library. The event chairs also hosted
three in person book donations and a Friends and Family
fundraiser at Ruby Tuesdays during the HUAC Greater Hartford's 2013
Charter Week Celebration. Kudos to Glen and Elka for taking the club's
Read Across America to the next level!!

BISON ON THE YARD

President Bill Clinton to Deliver 2013 Commencement Address

We are proud to announce President Bill Clinton will deliver this year's Commencement address at Howard University on Saturday, May 11, on the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus.

“We are thrilled that President Clinton has agreed to deliver this year’s Commencement address,” President Sidney Ribeau said. “As a preeminent leader, humanitarian and advocate, his extraordinary global work and commitment to public service will inspire the class of 2013 as they prepare to make their mark on the world.”

RETOOL OUR SCHOOL

Howard Universityis once again competing in theHome Depot “Retool Your School” grantcompetition to revitalize the campus with an eco-friendly project. The University is competing with other HBCUs for a $50,000 award.

Howard is participating in this year’sToyota Green Initiative Campus Promise Drive, a competition to get the most students and university community members to promise to live sustainable lives on behalf of their school. The school with the most promises at the end of the contest will win a $1,000 scholarship endowment and $4,000 toward building a new (or refurbishing a) Green House on campus. Get your friends and family involved so Howard can win!

HUAC-GH Charter Week Recap 2013

This year
marked the 2nd annual 2013 Charter Week celebration for the Howard
University Alumni Cub of Greater Hartford. This Region I
Initiative encourages Region I clubs to raise the awareness of Howard
University within local communities with a series of events to engage
the public, students and alumni. This year HUACGH participated in a
Black History Month Celebration, worshiped in the church of an alumni
pastor, reached out to Bison throughout the nation, collected book
donations for the club's Read Across America campaign, implemented a
social media campaign as well as hosted a fundraiser with a
local restaurant. "The club has implemented a number of activities
within the Greater Hartford area and the community is taking notice.
Charter Week is an additional opportunity for us to raise the profile of
our beloved Howard University in Connecticut." reports Kristen M. Clark, HUAC Greater Hartford President.

Howard Univ. Named School of the Month

The Tom Joyner Foundation is recognizing Howard University in Washington, DC, as the March 2013 School of the Month.

The foundation, formed by the nationally syndicated radio
personality, chose Howard as part of its on-going effort to assist these
institutions in broadening and strengthening their efforts to raise
money to help keep students attending HBCUs.

As one of the Tom Joyner Foundation ‘Schools of the Month’, each
school will be promoted by the Tom Joyner Morning Show and receive those
funds raised from listeners, alumni and other interested parties that
month. The show, aired in 115 markets around the country, reaches
nearly eight million listeners every week.

HUAC Baltimore Scholarship Committee

The Howard University Alumni Club of Baltimore are in need of volunteers to serve on the Scholarship Committee for
this year. The committee will review applications and select awardees
for the Mamie Carroll Woodford

Memorial Service for Bro. Worsham 'Chuck' Caldwell

A Memorial Service for Bro. Worsham 'Chuck' Caldwell will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 at Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 613 North Garrison, St. Louis, Missouri at 4 p.m. An Omega Service for Chuck is being planned...more details to
follow. Dress Code for Brothers...Black Suit, Purple Tie and White
gloves.

Artist Open Call!

The Howard University
Alumni Club of Greater Washington DC will host a one-night only artist
exhibit featuring HU artists in May 2013. Actual date is TBD. They are
holding an open call for HU undergraduate, graduate and alumni artists.
You must be present for this event. All inquiries can be sent to Natalie
Rance, HUAC-GWDC President, at nm.rance@yahoo.com attn: Signature Event
Inquiry.

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Upcoming Alumni Events

The Howard University Alumni Club of South Florida
will be co-hosting the South Florida HBCU Alumni Happy Hour and Networking event on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. at Bar Louie in Midtown, 3201 N. Miami Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George's County
will hold its next General Body meeting on Thursday, April 4th and May 2nd, 2013 at
NGEN, LLC, 1101 Mercantile Lane, Suite 100, Largo, MD 20774, from 7-8 p.m.The Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George County will hold a General Body Meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 7-8
p.m. at NGEN, LLC, 1101 Mercantile Lane, Suite 100, Largo, MD, 20774.

The Howard University Alumni Club of New Jersey
will sponsor an afternoon book signing with Frank Savage on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at
1 p.m. at the Hilton East Brunswick, 3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.The Howard University Alumni Club of Nashville will hold an interest meeting on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Cohen Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. The process of becoming a new club and new requirements instituted by the university will be discussed.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George County will a spring mixer on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at Peachez Cafe & Lounge, 5010 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, from 6-9 p.m.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Baltimore is planning a movie day for "42" starring Howard Alum Chadwick Boseman on Sunday, April 14th, 2013. For more information, contact huacb1@gmail.com.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Memphiswill be volunteering at Target House for Craft Night (6:30-8:30) and Movie Night (5:30-8:30) on April 17th and 30th. Please email memphishowardalumni@gmail.com for more information and to sign up. HUAC-GM will hold its General Body Meeting on April 22nd, 2013 at 6 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation, 515 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117.The Howard University Alumni Club of Richmond
will hold a General Body Meeting on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. at Dumbarton Library, 6800 Staple Mills Road, Henrico, VA 23228. Please plan to attend and hear about the initiatives including the Freshmen Student Reception.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Cleveland
will hold its next General Body meeting on Sunday, April 21tst, 2013 at 6 p.m.

The Howard University Alumni Club of New York City
will hold a General Body Meeting on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at The Children's Aid Society, 150 East 45th Street, 4th Floor, between 3rd Avenue and Lexington.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Pittsburgh will hold a Happy Hour/Meet and Greet on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at AVA Lounge, 126 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206. Open Mic begins at 9 p.m. Come out and meet fellow alumni in an effort to organize a formal HUAC-PGH club.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Hartford,
along with GHMYLP, will hold Module 3 of its Black Male Initiative: Leadership in Sports & Advertising on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Metropolitan Learning Center, 1551 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT.

The Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George County, presents, Christmas in April Service Project on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Renovated location TBA. For more information, e-mail hupgbison@gmail.com

The Howard University Alumni Club of Baltimore
will hold its next General Body Meetings will be held Saturdays, May
4th at 11 a.m. at the Reisterstown Road Branch of the Enoch Pratt
Library, 6310 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215.

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